Best 8 Hearty Barley Turkey Soup Recipes

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When the weather outside is cold and dreary, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of soup to warm your body and soul. And when it comes to hearty soups, barley turkey soup is one of the best. With its tender barley, savory turkey, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover turkey you may have from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. So if you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup recipe, give hearty barley turkey soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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HEARTY TURKEY BARLEY SOUP



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Serve your family this rich barley soup made with turkey and vegetables - a hearty skillet dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground turkey breast
2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (23 to 24 ounces) pepper steak or cacciatore sauce
2 cups frozen sweet peas, potatoes and carrots (from 16-ounce bag)

Steps:

  • Cook turkey in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in barley, broth, tomatoes and pepper steak sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg

HEARTY TURKEY SOUP WITH PARSLEY DUMPLINGS



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This is a yummy variation of that traditional use of the leftover turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 picked over turkey carcass
12 cups water
1 ½ cups chopped celery
5 carrots
1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 bay leaf
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
1 small rutabaga, cubed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds cooked turkey, cubed
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 slices white bread, quartered
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine turkey carcass, water, 1 cup celery, 2 carrots, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, thyme, bouillon, and bay leaf in large 4 quart stockpot. Bring to boiling. Lower heat, and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Strain stock, and discard solids. Skim off fat using ladle or fat separator. Pick meat off bones when cooled. Reserve meat.
  • Combine 6 tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup milk in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to combine. Pour stock into pot. Bring to simmering. Strain flour mixture through sieve into stock, stirring.
  • Slice remaining 3 carrots. Add rutabaga, ground pepper, remaining 1/2 cup celery, and sliced carrots. Simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings. Combine parsley and bread in processor; whirl until medium size crumbs. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; process just until combined. Add 1/2 cup milk and butter; process using on-off pulses just until blended.
  • Drop mounded tablespoons of dumpling mixture into simmering soup. Place cover on pot. Cook for 12 minutes, or until dumplings are dry in center. Add turkey meat; cook 3 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1067 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

QUICK AND HEARTY TURKEY BARLEY SOUP



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It's time to enjoy a pipping bowl of soup during colder months. Why not make this Quick and Hearty Turkey and Barley Soup for your family!

Provided by Pieces of Me

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs. ground Canadian turkey
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup onion (minced)
¾ cup carrot (minced)
¾ cup celery (minced)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbps. ground Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups tomatoes puree
8 cups turkey broth
1 ½ cups barley
2 cups frozen vegetables (or fresh if preferred)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium size frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and carrots and sauté for 4-6 minutes until softened and just beginning to brown.
  • Add celery and crushed garlic. Cook 4-6 minutes.
  • Add ground turkey, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook an additional 7-10 minutes, until turkey is cooked through and is no longer pink. Mix to break up any larger chunks.
  • Add tomato puree.
  • Add turkey broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add barley. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 35-45 minutes until barley is cooked.
  • Add 2 cups frozen vegetables. Quality frozen veg will help cut down on prep time. If using fresh vegetables, extend cooking time until cooked through.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve!

HEARTY BARLEY TURKEY SOUP



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Just the best turkey soup ever. If you brined your turkey, you will need to add less salt to the soup.

Provided by JR

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 quarts water, or as needed
1 turkey carcass
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onion
3 stalks celery
½ cup chopped carrot
10 whole black peppercorns
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 bay leaf
1 ½ pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 onions, diced
6 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup barley
½ cup chopped mushrooms
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried thyme

Steps:

  • Bring water and turkey carcass to a boil in a large pot; add 1 1/2 cup chopped onion, 3 stalks celery, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, peppercorns, 1 pinch thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Simmer, skimming excess fat and foam from top of stock as needed, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Add more water to stock as it evaporates. Remove carcass from stock and cool. Pull meat from bones and shred; refrigerate until needed. Strain stock and return liquid to pot.
  • Mix 1 1/2 pounds carrots, 2 onions, 6 stalks celery, barley, mushrooms, 2 bay leaves, salt, marjoram, black pepper, and 1 pinch thyme into turkey stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup, stirring occasionally, until barley is fully cooked, 1 hour and 20 minutes. Add turkey meat to the soup and simmer for 10 more minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 471.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

TURKEY BARLEY SOUP



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I originally created this turkey barley soup as a way to use Thanksgiving leftovers. I think you'll agree it's too good to serve only once a year! It makes a hearty meal with homemade bread. -Jodi Jeude, Carbondale, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
9 cups turkey broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, mushrooms, celery and onion in oil for 20 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until barley is tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BARLEY TURKEY SOUP



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Instead of using chicken broth, I frequently make homemade stock using the leftover holiday turkey. A steaming bowl of this turkey barley soup takes the chill out of winter. -Mrs. Warrens Constans, Fruitland, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups diced celery
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 medium onion, diced
3/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Stir in turkey and parsley if desired; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 939mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

TURKEY LEFTOVERS - BARLEY SOUP



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Use the turkey leftovers to make this hearty soup. If everyone is tired of turkey, freeze it and enjoy it on a cold winter night with some crunchy french bread

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stocks

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Spanish onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 bay leaf
10 -12 peppercorns
1/4 cup parsley sprig, chopped
1 turkey carcass
8 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can chicken stock
1 (18 ounce) can tomatoes
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery (with leaves)
1/2 small peeled cubed rutabaga
1/3 cup pearl barley
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup corn kernel
1/2 cup canned red kidney beans, washed
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Broth---------.
  • Combine onion carrots, bay leaf, peppercorns,parsley stocks, turkey carcass, water, chicken stock and tomatoes, in a stock pot.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Strain.
  • Soup-----------.
  • In a clean stockpot, combine strained turkey broth, carrots, celery, rutabaga and pearl barley.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes or until barley and veggies are tender.
  • Add turkey, corn and kidney beans.
  • Cook for a couple of minutes until heated through.
  • Add Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.

HEARTY TURKEY SOUP



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A delicious way to use up some of that leftover turkey. You may even have leftover crudites to use for the veggies. If you are able to get turkey stock, you can sub that for the chicken broth. One 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes (or petite diced) can be subbed for the fresh tomato.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups turkey broth
1/3 cup barley, uncooked
1/4 cup dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
1 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
1 cup fresh tomato, diced
2 cups turkey, cooked an chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan or stockpot; add mushrooms and saute about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in chicken broth, barley, onion, sage and pepper.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until barley is almost tender.
  • Stir in carrot, celery, zucchini and tomatoes; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add turkey and continue to cook, covered, about 15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 1596.4, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 7.9, Protein 14.6

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and leafy greens.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. A few well-chosen spices can really elevate the flavor of your soup. Some good options include garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the foundation of your soup, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Cook the barley until it is tender. Barley can take a while to cook, so be sure to simmer it for at least 30 minutes, or until it is soft and chewy.
  • Let the soup cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent the soup from being too hot when you eat it.

Conclusion:

Hearty barley turkey soup is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this hearty barley turkey soup a try.

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